NPD Process & Development Technologist

ZipRecruiter; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company near Ashford is seeking an NPD Process & Development Technologist. The role involves managing product launch processes, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with customer expectations. Candidates should have an HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology and relevant experience in NPD roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology required.
• At least 1 year experience in an NPD or Process role.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with good planning and coordinating skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage concepts to factory launch, coordinating trials and process documentation.
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to product quality upgrades.
• Work closely with teams and represent the company professionally.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical ability

Planning

Coordinating

Education

HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology

Job description

Job Description

NPD Process & Development Technologist

£28,000 - £30,000

Nr Ashford, Kent

Food Manufacturing

Job ref: 8881

We are looking for a talented NPD Process Technologist to join a well-established progressive manufacturer. As a leading ambient product manufacturer, the business has seen substantial growth over the past decade, supplying major clients across the UK food retail, wholesale, and foodservice sectors.

About the NPD Process & Development Technologist job

As an NPD Process & Development Technologist, you will consistently ensure the effectiveness of factory processes aligns with business needs, consistently meeting, improving, and exceeding customer expectations.

Key tasks

• Manage approved concepts to factory launch, coordinating trials, feasibility checks, and process documentation. Ensure product data (e.g. reheat, quality standards) is captured and systems are updated.
• Support continuous improvement by trialling new materials, equipment, and processes. Contribute to product quality upgrades, HACCP systems, and maintain process documentation.
• Help develop early-stage samples, check nutritional values, complete NPD paperwork, and assist co-pack projects. Apply functional ingredients and support development kitchen tasks.
• Work closely with teams, customers, and management. Represent the company professionally, support strong communication, and uphold company ethics and standards.

About You

• The successful candidate shall possess a minimum HNC/HND in Food Science or Technology.
• Have at least 1 years’ experience within an NPD or Process role, this may have been gained via an industry placement.
• Have strong numerical and analytical ability teamed with good planning and coordinating skills.

More details

The NPD Process & Development Technologist job (ref:8881) is paying £28,000 - £30,000 according to your experience.

The site is near Ashford and is commutable from Maidstone, Headcorn, Sittingbourne, Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood and surrounding towns.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, standard office hours.

Alternate job titles

Process Technologist | Development Technologist | Development Process Technologist | Process NPD Technologist | Process NPD Jobs | Food Manufacturing Development Jobs